Beachfront holiday rental in Shad Bay

We had a wonderful stay at Kimiko’s Beach Loft! The space felt warm, welcoming and so so cozy with the wood burning fireplace. We had it going all weekend! The outdoor space was just as awesome as the indoor. Kimi and Scott thought of it all - we had everything we needed. We checked out some antique spots down the road, had a dip in the ocean, enjoyed the hot tub and cooked all weekend! It truly was a special weekend!

We stayed in Cabin #2 which was very private at the far end of the cottages. The view is incredible, the hot tub perfect for two and the cabin was spacious and very clean. We loved the rock stairs down to the ocean and loved the dark, star filled sky at night! Dan was very fast with all communication, thank you for the extra coffee! Great, relaxing time at Board & Batten cottage.

we loved everything about the beach cottage! Everything is as described, with every detail taken care of! Sweet Ethel is a delight!! Easily the best Air BnB we have stayed in! Thank you so much Ethel for making our 10 day stay wonderful! we will be back!!!

Very cozy place! It was right by the water with a beautiful view. Very convenient as well. We were about a 30 minutes drive from Downtown Halifax. Ashley was very responsive and helpful. Beautiful place and amazing host! I'd stay there again. :)

This is a special place! We were extremely lucky with the weather and got a super sunny day (pretty rare for mid April). Beautiful scenery, the sun glinting on the water, the surrounding islands, the vegetation starting to wake up for spring! Highlights - exploring the trails on the island, enjoying the hot tub, watching the geese, plus the host was extremely friendly and responsive. Also really nice that there’s the option for a one night stay. My suggestions for improvements or for people booking a stay here - bring a bathrobe and slipper or sandals, I guess this wouldn’t be an issue in the summer but currently as it’s still pretty cold out - emerging from the hot tub into the April air and getting to the house was like doing a cold plunge lol. Also recommend bringing lots of layers, it is pretty windy and chilly at night. Overall great stay though, in the summer it would be awesome to swim off the dock, use the fire pit and lounge out on the rocks. Very cool place!

I can't begin to explain the scerene beauty that this place Tania's place offers. Stunningly beautiful views and a sunrise that leaves you breathless. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful, and their amazing dogs made the whole place feel like home. We will definitely be back. If I could ever recommend somewhere to be near Halifax but out of this city this hidden gem is an absolute must!!!

What a great place to unwind and watch nature. We saw lots of birds, including an osprey grabbing a fish out of the water! The hot-tub was clean and great for sitting back and taking the views in. I highly recommend staying in any one of the homes hosted by Jay, you won’t regret it!

We had a great time at this location. Having a gas station just up the road with firewood and other basics was super handy. The cottage and property are lovely and well equipped for a wonderful stay.

What a gorgeous place! My only complaint was that we didn’t book a longer stay! Incredible views, wonderful location and a beautiful home. Perfect for a relaxing weekend with friends.

We've stayed at this Airbnb multiple times, and it consistently offers a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The space is always clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully equipped, with a stunning ocean view that never gets old. It's a reliable choice for both short and long stays. Highly recommend!

Beautiful home, relaxed beach vibe with all the necessities and then some. Kenyon and Vanessa have thought of everything you could possibly need or want. Comfortable beds, great linens, spotlessly clean. Watched a seal on the beach in front of the house. Lovely place.

Great property, we’ll be back, thanks Elias 👍

Beautiful modern cottage on a private and picturesque oceanfront property. Kevin’s place provided all the amenities needed for a relaxing weekend getaway. Great host, would love to return.

Wonderful new place with immaculate view of the bay Definitely a 5 star stay for me

We had a great long Easter weekend! Really liked the house, the inside and outside with the gorgeous view on the water. Exactly what we were looking for and Greg was really welcoming!

Loved this location! Friendly host (Emma), great place to relax and get away from it all.

Great place to stay for peaceful relaxation.

This was the most beautiful Airbnb I’ve ever seen or stayed in by far!! It’s absolutely stunning inside and out and top to bottom. The location is incredible with the most beautiful scenery of the ocean and stars. My family had such an amazing time that they were begging me to rent the place for longer. The kids had so much fun in the backyard, the near by beach, and especially the jacuzzi. I will absolutely be renting this place again and again every time we consider going away as a family!! Thank you to the hosts, who were so respectful , responsive and made the stay so flawless and easy and literally contributed to the joy my family felt this last weekend.

It was an interesting stay for the host and for our group. First, I got a message that the air conditioning had failed the day before we arrived and the repair people were not available until after our stay. So the hosts put fans in all of the rooms! Then the hurricane came and it was not safe to stay. We left the day the hosts were coming to secure the house for the storm. And they initiated a refund for the days we could not stay! You can’t ask for more from hosts! The house is lovely and a great place to stay!

As a group of 11 women, we were all very comfortable! The house had everything we needed. On behalf of Atlantic Canada Motor Maids, Thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful home!

Alex and his house are amazing. I would give Alex 10 Stars out of 5 if I could. He was very accommodating and very responsive to us before, and during our stay. The house is well equipped throughout, including the kitchen to do everything you need. The view is out of this world and is like something from a movie. The rooms are spacious, the living areas are perfect to relax and look at the Atlantic Ocean whilst ships cruise past. Access to the beach was easy and the little peninsula has a fireplace that just completes the whole package. It is private and just what we needed. I highly recommend Alex and his spectacular house for anyone and everyone!

absolutely stunning view and was so quiet. house was very clean and had everything we needed. absolutely recommend.

Great location on a very clean and peaceful lake. Swimming , kayaks and paddleboards are available right off the private dock. My son and I enjoyed paddling around the lake with islands, walking trails and a natural area with diving board to explore. The house is on a peninsula so while it’s very private , you also get pretty views on 3 sides. The house is stocked with everything you need for meals, movie watching , games (indoor & outdoor) as wells as a fire pit area. Very rustic feel but everything clean and air conditioned so we were comfortable when we did spend time in the house. Lastly , we were able to get to the Halifax waterfront for a very enjoyable meal in only 35 mins. Closer options in Sackville & Dartmouth as well. We also appreciated having a large Sobey’s grocery store only 10 min drive away.